Mebane, NC vs Rochester, NH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.4). Rochester leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $74,882).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 20,212 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+12.1 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Rochester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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C-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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